Trump nominates Keith Sonderling as labor secretary
Updated on: June 29, 2026 / 7:41 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- President Trump nominated Keith Sonderling for the permanent position of Secretary of Labor.
- Sonderling has been serving as the acting Secretary of Labor since April.
- The nomination requires Senate approval.
- Sonderling was previously confirmed as deputy secretary of labor.
- Former Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer's exit followed reports of an investigation into her conduct and allegations against her husband.